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Professor Vir Phoha Examines Ethics of Facial Recognition Software
The use of facial recognition technology has been controversial and it has been criticized as being prone to misuse and reinforcing existing biases. Cities across the United States have been banning the use of facial recognition software and in the…
‘Partnerships Needed to Support the Military-to-Civilian Transition’
Nicholas Armstrong, managing director of research and data at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, wrote an op-ed for The Hill titled “Partnerships needed to support the military-to-civilian transition.” Armstrong is also an adjunct professor of public administration and…
Syracuse University Announces Updated Lacrosse Attendance Plan
On Saturday, March 6, Syracuse University became the first major college in New York State to pilot COVID prevention protocols designed to support safely reopening our stadium to fans, beginning first with Syracuse University students. As a result, nearly 250…
University Lectures Continue March 17 With Arts and Culture Agent Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham
The University Lectures continue its 20th season with a presentation by Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham, an agent for arts and culture, on Wednesday, March 17. Syracuse University’s premier speaker series, the University Lectures bring to Syracuse University audience members and the larger…
“House likely voting Wednesday on big Biden COVID relief package”
Len Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for the story “House likely voting Wednesday on big Biden COVID relief package.” Burman, an expert on economics and federal…
Inaugural Lender Faculty Symposium Highlights Social Justice #Hashtag Project
The inaugural Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Symposium was held on Thursday, March 4, in a Zoom format. The symposium is the culmination of a two-year research project by the first Lender Faculty Fellow, Casarae Abdul-Ghani. Abdul-Ghani, who is…
New York State Expands Criteria for Vaccine Eligibility
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: A short time ago, while speaking at the New York State Fairgrounds, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an expansion of the population now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Most notably, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday,…
Highlight the Heroes Part 2: Staff Members Display Ingenuity, Determination, Teamwork in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic
As the novel coronavirus took hold in the United States and locally nearly a year ago, many members of the campus community had to reimagine countless processes, solve new and challenging problems, work together in ways previously unheard of, and…
Important Reminder: New York State Continues to Experience Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Claims
Dear Faculty and Staff: We write to you today to update you on the continued occurrence of fraudulent unemployment benefit claims filed on behalf of New York State residents. Many states across the country are reporting similar widespread unemployment fraud…
Syracuse Stage Presents ‘Annapurna’ March 17 Through April 4
“Annapurna” is the name of a massif in the Himalaya mountain range, the Hindu goddess of nourishment and the next play in the reimagined and fully digital Syracuse Stage 2020-21 season. Written by Sharr White and directed by Syracuse Stage…